Friday, July 19, 2013

This is my very best friend with her two beautiful children. There was a time in my life that I treated this lovely lady very poorly. I had a crisis in my life and I pushed her away when I needed her the most. I will forever regret that. It makes me very sad that I wasn't there for her when she needed me. That I wasn't there when her gorgeous daughter was born. I missed four years of their lives because I was stubborn. It took me a long time to feel comfortable around her again. I struggled to overcome the guilt I felt. I couldn't look her in the eye. I needed to apologise. It is only recently that we have spent more time together, that I have been able to talk about some of this with her. She has the most generous spirit. Her children are a credit to her, they are both sweet natured and kind. I feel very fortunate that she has let me back into her life.

Thank you for letting me capture your beautiful family. I hope to have many more opportunities to capture your family in the years ahead.

Friday, July 5, 2013

In a concerted effort to avoid cabin fever during the winter school holidays, we braved the frigid wind on Tuesday and ventured out to the playground. We had one thing in our favour, the sun was shining. We played for an hour. I chased Mr Darcy around the soccer oval, taking photos as we went. We had fun.

I'm still yet to achieve the photo shoot I want, the girls continue to insist on choosing clothes that aren't particularly photo worthy. Charlotte has worn a Rapunzel costume for the better part of two days now. She even wore it to the supermarket...with her red coat on over the top. She looked liked a confused character. Little Red Meets Rapunzel. Adorable.

The weather has turned even more bitterly cold, the kids were nearly frozen solid after we walked the 3 blocks to the supermarket today. We came home and snuggled and did some fun indoor activities.

I certainly am hoping for a return to winter sunshine before school goes back, they all need a bit of outdoor adventuring every day, Darcy especially. (Partly for my sanity, but mostly for them to burn off some energy and not spend the whole day bickering)...that's no fun.

Monday, July 1, 2013

Two cakes, one batch of cupcakes, one shopping adventure with Nana, one family dinner, one party with school friends, mixed up invitations, one trip to the playground with cousins and lots of presents.

What more could a girl ask for really. It felt like the birthday celebrations would never end.

I heard from her multiple times a day for the past four days that she should get this thing or that because it was her birthday...or her party. "Birthday Girl".

I have intentions of taking some scheduled photos of all the children during school holidays...Surely I can find one day out of fourteen that I can achieve this goal!! The stars will align...an they will appear here in the not too distant future.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

As I was searching through my photo folders for 2013, I realised that I haven't been getting the camera out nearly as much as I should be.

I have been unwell with a terrible case of pharyngitis and forced myself to take a day off work...I wouldn't be very popular if I shared my germs!!

My sick day provided me with a wonderful opportunity to spend some one on one time with Mr Darcy, not something that I normally get a chance at. Unfortunately I wasn't well enough to get out and about with him, so I managed to set up a little backdrop in the lounge and get a few cute photos in the 15 minute window in which he co-operated.

I have been having some real issues editing photos on my laptop, so I would appreciate any feedback on the tone of these. I think my screen is far to cool, and as a result I tend to warm my photos up a little too much. I think I will definitely need to go back to editing on the larger screen.

Anyway, I am almost feeling well again, and my voice is back after 4 days AWOL. The kids (and some others!!) thought mummy without a voice was freakin' hilarious.

That trunk Darcy is sitting on here belonged to my Pa once upon a time...remember this photo of my tiny little man...they grow up way too fast.

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I am a mum to two gorgeous girls and one cheeky little boy.I am a dressmaker.I hate housework Except for vacuuming...I could do that all day.I love taking photos of my kids.I wish I had more time to craft.I love to sew.I have a wonderful husband (we finally got married)!!